The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-11
THE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
IN JOINT CONVENTION,
Dissracefll Actf on of the Democrats in Re-
fusing to Hear the Lieutenant Governor.

Dissracefll Acti on of the Democrats in Re-
fusing TO Hear the observation-disclosures.
The Speaker called the House to order at 1890
yesterday morning when prayer was offered by
the Rev. E. j. Gantz, of the Christian Church.
Following this the Speaker announced The
Senators here" when thew entered the House
and took seats to the right Of the Speaker The
Speaker then said, THE hour for canvassing
the vote for Lieutenant governor according to
the Constitution, having arrived will now,
in the presence of the House and Senate, pro-
coed to open and count the vote.
Mr.. Kellison-I desire 70 offer a res oluton
pertinent to the matter now before the House.
The Speaker-The Clerk will take the vote as
l announce it.
Mr. Harrell-I desire to protest
Mr.. Kellison-I rise to point of order.
The Sneaker The gentlemep are ont of order,
and shall require them to keep their seats.
The Speaker called the vote OF the counties, at
the conclusion of which Mr. ,lewett said, Il wish
to call the attention of the Speaker"
The Speaker-The gentleman is out of order
until the business before the House is concluded
Mr.. Jewett-I will sit down because the
Speaker saws so.
Mr.. Gordon-I desire to call the attention of
the Speaker to one thing
The Speaker-The gentleman is out of order
until the matter before the House is disposed Of
Mr.. Gordon-I simply want to remind the
Speaker that the journal of the House had not
been read, which is the first thing in order
Mr.. Patton-I suggest that three Democratic
members be appointed to assist the Speaker.
The Speaker-Tbe gentleman is out OF order
until we conclude the bna:ness before the con-
ven'ion. l VII. announce the result of the vote:
t..ooert s. Robertson, 230, 716 John G. Nelson,
1.593 3. S. Pope, 3.016: ]. NJ. i$ale. 6.S28; -
| Evils. l. Robert S. Robertson having -eeeiy ed
a maj ority of the votes cast now declare him
| Lieutenant governor Of the State of Indiana
| The oath will be now administered by Judge
| Walker
! The Lieutenant governor ha wing qualified the
| Speaker said Il have now the honor and
pleasure of presenting to you the Lieutenant
| governor, Robert S. Robertson"
| Mr. Robertson took the gavel and attempted
| to preserve order.
! Mr. Jewett-I rise to point or order
The Lieutenantgovernor--The gentleman is
out of order
Mr. Jewett-I know that this person, whether
| he Is Lieutenant governor or not has no author
ity to preside over the House of Represeu tatives
| 1t seems that we have two presiding officers.
| He Robertson has no authority to preside over
this House. Applause l do not care if he is
| Lieutenant governor of all the States in the
| Union, he has no authority to preside over this
| House.
A member protest against it. Applause !
| A member--This is cowardly and as Repre-
! sentative protest.
| Mr.. Gordon--I want to say. Mr. Speaker
| want to say there is quorum on this floor.
| lApplause and Kisses.
| Mr.. MAORI move that the gallery be cleared
! The Lieutenant governor-The gentleman viii
take his seat.
Mr. Robertson then began reading as follows:
| Senators and Representatives of the General AS
| sembly:
Having been elected by the people of this State tc
the o1ice of Lieutenant governor. and declared by
the tribunal and officer charged with that power
duty by the Constitution [ enter upon and assume
the duties of the office with keen appreciation of the
responsibilities devoving upon but with the firm
resolve discharge those duties without fear or
| vor, so far as lies within my weak powers so tc
| do. 1t should be recognized that wise counsel ma
ture elaboration and cool judgment should govern
in all acts which pertain 20 the public welfare thai
the upholding of the Constitution the laws and the
dignity of our great Commonwealth, and the rights
the people hereunder. should be the paramount ain
of every officer of the three independent departments
of our State government, and the ambition of III
dvidual should be permitted to have precedence
the least of the rights of the people in the choice
their officers or the management of their affairs.
Entertaining these views my aim shall be to so dis
charge the duties of the Office to which the people il
the exercise of their prero2ative have chosen me- tina
not only their verdict but my conscience may aI
prove
Seeking controversy shall shun no respons
bty in endeavoring to perform the duties OF tn
office; within the rules of the Constitution and tn
laws of the State looking guidance to do til
right, believing that
HE is thrice armed
Who has his quarrel just"
To these ends invoke your counsel and assisfan CO
and your charity for faults and shortcomings
now declare this convention adjourned to meet i
this hall at II o'clock NJ. Wednesday, the lot
day of january inst TO discharge the duties devove
ing for the election of United States Senator.
As he read Mr.. Jewett said: Il want to sa
that this minority will never sacrifice thei
rights and allow the Lieutenant governor to pre-
side the House of Representatives.
| Mr.. Patton 1.-THE Lieutenant-governor sti
; ton by roll call. | say this House has neve
recognized, and they have a right to- Lar
plause. cheers. hisses. Cries OF Louder AM